Yes and that's so misogynistic. Can you believe it? I'm so surprised no lawsuits have been filed over that silly rule. It's worse than Georgia Tech once humiliating Cumberland 222-0. Even though that's the highest score in football history, it's still classless. But not as bad as what the Saints do to their cheerleaders.


You want humiliating? Try dressing in a pink lockeroom like they have at Univ of Iowa!


Ha! Can you imagine what that does? It could be a good thing... or very bad! Ha! I know we talked about the athlete's bible earlier, but do you know anything about the regular bible as well? I can't believe it has sold over 5 billion copies. I guess that's why they call it the best selling and most influential book of all time.


Awesome book. I even like the Apocrypha!   Nice chatting!


Good morning!  Do you like football?  Fan of Tom Brady?


Hi! Yes I am to both questions, I also really like Bill Belichick's coaching, I've read books and articles praising his leadership, you?


Yes!  No doubt the best coach of all time I think.  Did you ever see the documentary Tom vs Time which was about Brady?


Oh, I haven't heard about that documentary, is it on Netflix or something?


I watched it on one of those at one time.  Totally changed the way I thought about Brady.  I went from not liking him to being a really big fan.  He puts a lot of work into his craft and it comes through in the documentary.  I think the first couple of episodes were on Facebook.


Oh wow, ok, I'll have to look into that. Maybe it was that documentary that I saw or something else that also changed my perspective on the guy. Have you heard about his TB12 diet?


I haven't heard about it.  Tell me more.


It's a very extreme diet called the TB12 method where he only eats certain natural produce, good carbs, and all organic. It's what allows him to play well according to him, forgot what the 12 stands for though, do you know?


Interesting!  Did you know the NFL has no written rule against female players?


Wow, has there ever been a female player in the NFL? I don't think I recall seeing or hearing in the news that a female has ever played in the NFL, I imagine that'd garner a lot of attention in the media.


Not yet.  But, I'm sure there will be one someday.  There's only an average of 11 minutes of actual live gameplay in an NFL game.  I wish they would play more than that.


With only eleven minutes of live gameplay and yet I devote an entire afternoon and evening! If the games were longer, I think I'd have to spend the whole day in front of the TV, which I don't think I mind being a couch potato


lol  I wouldn't mind it.  I like watching the games because it gives me a chance to unwind before the work week.  In the 1960's bowlers made more than twice as much as the top football stars of that era.


Same here. I wonder if that's still true today, it seems there's an emphasis on salary of football players since the average lifetime earnings of an engineer are also higher than football players. I find that very hard to believe.


I wonder if it's because engineers have longer careers?


Oh, good point. But I imagine multi-million endorsements are probably higher than the players' salary.


That's incredible how they do that with the chips.  They also have them in the footballs to track velocity, etc.


That's pretty neat, do you know if this data has been released?


I am not sure.  I always think it's funny when you hear soccer being referred to as football in other parts of the world outside of the U.S.


Yeah, it really throws me off a bit especially when football is such a big sport in the US. Is soccer one of your favorite sports?


Somewhat.  I'm a big baseball fan!  It was nice chatting with you today!


Good morning! Yes, I am.  What about you?


I watch mostly college, but I tend to watch most during playoff time.


Did you catch the superbowl this year?  Pretty soon Brady is going to run out of fingers to put those rings on!


Actually, I did.  That thing was too long, though.  I sat for 3 hours, makes me mad to think that the average NFL game has only 11 minutes of actual live gameplay.


Same here.  There is so much waiting around.  Id like to see a game with a running clock for all of it, stopping only when teams score.  That would give more action.


You know they have tracking chips in the player's shoulder pads that records every move on the field.  It would be interesting to see what that data shows!


It would.  Id even like to see how hard those guys are actually getting hit.  I know the NFL doesnt have rules against female players, but I dont know if a female would want to take some of that impact from those 300 pound lineman.


Me either, but I think I'd like to see at least one female on the field.  Would make things more interesting, to me!


Same here.  I think there might be a female on one of the officiating crews.  I think I saw something about that a while back.


On a different note, do you read the bible?


I havent ever read all the way through, but I have read a good deal.


Me too, my grandma got me into the habit of reading a little before bed, every night.  So, I try to keep that up.


It is a good habit.  Did you know that Apple became known as an apple because when translated into Latin, malus means apple and evil.


Did not know that tidbit.  Wonder how many other things get changed/ lost in translation?


Probably a lot that we dont even realize.  I wonder if it was things like that that caused Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams to not use the Bible to be sworn in on.


I dont know.  I heard that with some of the swearing ins in the most recent congress some people used a law book, others the Koran.


Wonder what ole Thomas jefferson would have thought about that?  You know he used a razor to cut out the parts he thought were, supernatural.


I know, that would be a lot of significant stuff.  Anyway, I have to get going, good chat!


Hi, how are you? What do you know about the Bible?


A little bit but not as much as I probably should.


Did you know that before 1963, it was not uncommon for US students to be required to read from the Bible as part of their elementary education? The country sure has changed.


I did not. I wonder what the religious make-up for the U.S. was at that time? I wonder if it's more diverse now and therefore not very inclusive.


Very true. I expect that at the time, it was accepted. Now immigration has changed things.


I would imagine so. I did hear that Jefferson created his own version of the bible.


He cut out the 'supernatural' parts, such as the miracles and the resurrection. He wanted to see religion in humanist terms.


It's an interesting approach. I wonder how much it was an attempt to understand it or make it more palatable or an attempt to make it his own which I am not sure is okay in Christianity.


It would not be ok. His changes would make it a different faith. Other presidents have taken a similar attitude toward the Bible. Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams did not use a Bible at their swearing-in ceremonies. I think they swore on the Constitution.


I suppose they should be given the opportunity to be sworn on whatever they believe in. Not everyone believes the same thing. I have heard people complain about politicians being sworn in on religious texts that were not the bible but I don't see the problem at all.


The loyalty should be to the people and the country.


I totally agree. Did you know that the Tower of Babel was likely based on a real building?


I expect that many things in the Bible have some connection to things in the world historically. They might appear in a different guise. The language of the Bible changes. For example, an apple only became known as an "apple" when the bible was translated into Latin in the 4th century. The reason: the word "malus" means both apple and evil. That is an interesting coincidence.


Wow! That is very interesting. So I wonder if it was entirely a metaphor rather than a fruit at all?


I would think that's a good possibility. Earlier readers might have understood the play on words.


Interesting. By the way, the building that they believe the Tower of Babel is based on is the Etemenanki in Iraq.


That sounds reasonable. It would be located somewhere in the Middle East. I wonder what it looks like.


That's a very good question. I had no idea it was based on a real building until very recently so I have never looked. I will definitely look into it.


Yes, please do. Anyway, thanks for the chat! Have a good day!


Before you go, I just wanted to note that I have met many people that did not realize that Christianity and Judaism were so closely linked and use many of the same texts. It's always shocking to me.


I believe it. The Pentateuch is the first five books of the Bible.


That's a good point because I believe that and the Torah are the same.


Yes I do and unfortunately the Chiefs are playing The Pat's this sunday!


I'm not too into football as it doesn't really catch my attention. There are only 11 minutes of live gameplay on average in each game. I know many fans and players view the sport almost as a religion though.


That is ridiculous. Tom Brady is starting to believe his own press. His TB12 Method is like he is selling his success  in an almost cultish way. I am sure he is close to retirement and now starts selling a book.


Yeah, he says his athlete's bible helps him to stay at the top of his game.


A true fact is that in the '60s top bowlers made twice as much as football stars. I think the game has become more popular as people work Monday - Friday and TV watching has grown.


That is insane that we have gotten so serious about football since then. So much that we have tracking chips in players shoulder pads and inside footballs.


What is amazing that with all the money thrown around, an engineer over his lifetime earns more that the average nfl player.


That is interesting. I think it's silly to worship NFL players. It's amazing that someone thought that ESPN needed an Emmy for making the superimposed yellow line!


That is funny since actors work for years to get one! Did you know that for the New Orlean's team, the cheerleaders cannot eat at the same restaurant as the players? If the player comes in, they must leave the restaurant. I wonder what the rationale is ?


That seems kind of sexist! Speaking of sexism, I wish more people were into women's sports. Women can play in the NFL if they meet the requirements but I'm not sure if that will happen.


At least there is no written rule that women can't play in the NFL. Meeting the requirements would be difficult!


Yeah, I heard that there is a talented kicker who might change that. Speaking of talented players, Benjarvus Green-Ellis has never fumbled the football in his NFL career.


I wonder how much he gets to play? Speaking of Tom Brady becoming his own religion, Did you know that Teddy roosevelt and John Quincy Adams are the only two presidents that did not use a bible to be sworn into office?


I wonder why that is! Yeah, Tom Brady wants to find the meaning of life through his own way, through football.


And he will have a lot of followers! Did you know that Thomas Jefferson created his own version of the bible cutting out the supernatural parts (miracles)?


Hmm, that is kind of extreme. Though, what is regarded as canonical varies depending on different traditions and groups.


It is also thought that an apple became known as an apple when the bible was translated into latin. Malus means both apple and evil in Latin.


I find it interesint how the Hebrew Bible, Greek Septuagint and Christian Old Testament all overlap


The biblical towe of Babel is likely a real building- the Etemenanki in Iraq. Yes it is interesting how many faiths overlap!


Even among Christian denominations there is disagreement about what should be included.


Hi.  Do you like football?  Are you familiar with the NFL?


NFL? Is that the National Football League? Yes, I 've heard of it. The football that I know is with a round ball.


Oh okay.  The NFL is a professional American football league.


Now I am understand. The American football is the NFL. I am not so familiar with it.


It has 32 teams.  They have games from September to December.


It sound like intense. Is it a game that many people watch?


Most Americans watch the games.  NFL and football are very popular in the United States.


I am impressed. THis game must be very good. Do you have a team that you like?


I like 49ers since I used to live in San Francisco.  They are not  very good though.  I was a long time ago since they won the superbowl.  They belong to the NFL also.


San Francisco sounds like a great team. Other cities have teams. Who is the best team now?


The Patriots.  They won five championships.


They have won the most championships? And they are the best now? I guess everybody admires them for their prowess.


Yes.  Are you familiar with Tom Brady? He is their QB.


I do not know. Well, maybe i have heard the name but not know. The QB? Is it a special thing?


It stands for quarterback. Quarterbacks are leaders of offensive teams.


He is a leader. I guess this is why the Patriots are so good at championing.


I think so.  Tim Brady is the team's quarterback.


There is a Tim and a Tom? Are they brothers? It must be hard to share leadership. This is special talent they have.


It was a typo.  What I meant was Tom Brady.  He was the quarterback who lead the team to five superbowl championships.


I think this game of NFL and the teams and Tom/Tim Bradys sounds like a very American sports. Much courage and leadership. Thank you for teaching this things to me.


I've got to run.  It was nice chatting with you.


You can read more about NFL on the internet.  Sorry for the typo.  The quarterback of the Patriots is Tom Brady.  Bye.


Yes, I really admire his hard working skills and his commitment to the team and sport as I've come to learn in the documentary "tom vs time" have you seen it?


I have not seen it but it sounds interesting. Apparently football has become his religion, what ever that means.


Football has become his religion and for some, Tom Brady has become their religion or somebody they worship. There's even a creed for the Patriot's coach "In Bill We Trust", that' seems a little extreme to me.


Yeah that and the fact the some fans have deemed him their messiah.


Crazy! But not as crazy as how the Saints cheerleaders are treated, did you hear about that?


Yeah i think that's pretty sexist. Way beyond the confines of fraternization.


Yeah exactly! But then again at the same time, women are allowed to play in the NFL, though I don't think I have heard anybody coming close to joining the league, have you?


I have not and i'm not being sexist i hope they don't. They last thing i want to see is 135lb pound WR being hit by a 295lb linebacker. I do think they should form a league like the WNBA. what do you think?


I understand what you mean, but I think there would be some physical requirements you have to meet in order to play, or I mean, survive an attack from 300 pound linebacker! Another way of looking at it is women are smart enough to not play that intensive sport! If there was a WNFL, I don't think the ratings would be too hot compared to NFL.


I do even more so than the WNBA. But i agree with what you said about women being smart enough to stay away from it. especially now that we know for sure about the brain injuries that it can cause.


Yeah, even with only 11 minutes of live gameplay, I don't think it's worth the risk. But even still, eleven minutes of live gameplay and I devote my entire Sunday to the sport!


I know right, i just don't see how those figures can be right. Have you ever had Avocado ice cream?


Yeah, I think it's a little off too. No, is avocado ice-cream the next big thing? Like poke?


Poke? No apparently Tom Brady swears by it it's part of his TB12 Method program.


The sushi thing that came from Hawaii or something, called poke. Oh wow, is that his diet regimen? TB12?


It's part of the plan he has for his life. Joy, Peak Performances and plenty of Avocado ice cream.


Oh wow, I wonder if avocado prices increased as a result of his book, do you know by chance?


I don't for sure but i would gather they did. You know the highest scoring football game was a college game in 1916?


How high of a score did the game get to?


Georgia Tech put a hurting on Cumberland 220-0.


Wow, they didn't even score any points! I think my pride would be quite bruised if I was on the losing team.


I am, I really enjoy the heart and soul of the game. I truly believe that it's a divine game. And you?


I love the game too. DO you have a favorite team or player?


I do. I'm a Patriots fan true and blue. I believe that it can truly be its own religion.


Yeah I love the Patriots and Brady too. Did you know he is the author of a book as well now?


I recently saw that. It really makes sense, I mean, who doesn't want to be like Tom Brady, I can understand why some people see him as a kind of messiah. Do you think he's charismatic?


Yeah I think so, he has made a career everywhere. Did you know women can play in the NFL too?


Interesting! I hadn't realized that. Though I think they would have a tough time meeting the eligibility requirements. Did you know they track players movements with chips? Very 1984


Yeah I think they are collecting stats like velocity and rotation and such. I hope they can use that data to make thegame safer


Yeah, but should football really be safe? Think of all the money they get paid! It's for our entertainment!


I know but just to spare them the concussions. In the 60s bowlers made more money than football players


Wow! Though I suppose their average time is short actually playing in the NFL. In the long run an engineer will make more. But still. I suppose you would want to make the game as safe as bowling?


I am not sure if that would work, bowling is a pretty slow game. Did you hear about that game between Georgia Tech and Cumberland back in 1916?


222-0! Insane! Did you know that Green-Ellis never once fumbled? These kind of stats are what really makes me interested in Football.


Yeah the guy is a legend for sure. DId you know ESPN won an Emmy for the yellow line?


Wow! And when you consider that for only 11 minutes of gameplay, I guess I can see winning an Emmy for that kind of exposure. Do you think the bible has any place in Football?


I honestly cannot make a relation there but on the other hand I know it is the best selling book with over 5 billion copies sold


Crazy! I mean, maybe the Jefferson version, where it's just good advice. I could deal with that as part of Football.


Yeah the guy really did not like the supernatural stuff to go an cut those out with a razor. Wow


It's insane, but you know what - he founded a great University, so someone must have been on his side! Like Brady, you can't be that successful without God in your corner, I suppose!


I guess so. Roosevelt and Quincy seemed not to be religious either as they passed on swearing in with a Bible.


Well, you are asked to swear OR affirm. So I can see the logic in it, I suppose.


Yeah, it is good that they have that option. Nice chat.


Not too often, but I'm familiar with some of it because my bro is a big fan (even got a football scholarship in college.)


Oh nice, that is a sweet deal. Does he go to U of Iowa by any chance?


No, he choose U of Arkansas to attend.  This was back in the mid nineties or so.  (Can't remember the exact date.)  Why, did you go to U of Iowa or something?


No I was just wondering because they have that visitor locker room that is painted pink


Oh, yeah, I heard about that!  That's kind of funny.  I read somewhere they did an experiment where they painted a weight lifting room pink and found that the weight lighters suddenly couldn't lift as much as before.  Guess Iowa is trying to psyche out it's opponents.  Hehe.


Nice did not know about that other one but explains the reasoning behind it. Do you know what the highest score in football history is/


Actually, I do.  It was like 222 to ZERO.  Someone got beat pretty badly!  I wonder if the other team was even TRYING or if they're opponents were just THAT good...


Yeah it was Georgia Tech that beat Cumberland. I bet you they are still bragging about that to this day


You know ESPN won an emmy for creating the yellow line representing first down.  It's amazing what they can do with graphics nowadays during football games.  I remember when all we had where the white chalk lines (usually with Joe Montana narrating).  LOL


Yeah go figure, things have moved along pretty fast for sure. Do you know who benjarvus Green-Ellis is?


I'm assuming he's a football player, but other than that... (shrugs)


Yeah he is a former QB who never fumbled the ball in his career


That's pretty amazing!  You know what's crazy though?  For as long as games last, there's actually only about 11 minutes of live game play for each game.


That is mind blowing and yet we are glued to the tv for so long.


What's also neat is how closely they keep track of EVERYTHING in the game.  I mean, they got chips in the shoulder pads of the players and inside the footballs to track speed rotation, etc.  I guess there's nothing that doesn't get recorded somehow!


Yeah that is pretty cool. I hope they can use those stats to make the game safer too. Did you hear about that rule for New Orleans cheerleaders?


Well they are not allowed to eat in the same restaurant as the players


Wow, that's pretty strict!  Guess they're really big on that "no fraternizing" rule!  Can't imagine why they'd want the players to stay away from the attractive, young cheerleaders!  LOL


Yeah i guess but still very odd rule if you ask me


Yes, I love football! Did you know that female players are allowed, there just aren't any that have met eligibility requirements.


I wonder what the eligibility requirements are.  I think there will be a female kicker someday.


That would be awesome to see! First New Orleans needs to get with the times and give their cheerleaders normal rights and not make them subserviant to the players


Absolutely, making a Saints cheerleader leave a restaurant if a Saints player comes in is just foolish and should be illegal.


Should be illegal! Did you know in the 1960s bowlers made more than football players?


Wow, that is hard to believe.  I am guessing TV revenue changed that quickly.


Probably. Speaking of tv...did you know that ESPN won an Emmy for their first down yellow line they superimposed on tv?


i did and that Emmy was well deserved.  I can't imagine watching football without the yellow line telling me where the first down is.  It makes football more exciting seeing a player stretch and reach for the yellow line.


I love the yellow line so that I know where they need to get to.  How do you feel about the using tracking chips in the shoulder pads?


I did not know about the tracking chips.  I guess it make sense because sometimes they get the top speed of the running backs or total distance traveled (not in a straight line) and i would guess these tracking chips is where they get the information.


Yes, sometimes I think we're getting too techy in the sport because they also have chips in the footballs.


I wonder with the chips if eventually we won't have to rely on the refs to tell if a player broke the plane of the end zone and scored.  Maybe the chip in the ball can tell us.


You'd think that would already be known since the chips are supposed to tell velocity, rotation, ball speed, and location...but I wonder who gets that info and when?


Interesting.  Maybe the information isn't relayed in real time.  It would be neat if there lights surrounding the end zone and when the chip broke the end zone the lights would flash or would be cheesy.


I think that would be cheesy and too alike to hockey.  What do you think of Tom Brady?


I think Brady is incredible.  He seems to be able to balance his family life with a complete obsession with football.  When he said he was going to play until 45 i did not believe it but now i am changing my mind.


I'm not a fan of him! I want someone else to win and he seems full of himself....Brady is a kind of messiah figure for a lot of Patriots fans...


I agree that Pats think he is a messiah figure but i don't blame him for that.  I see your point though.  A pastor in Virginia says there are faith lessons you can learn from Brady.  I wouldn't go that far.  I just think he has a lot of skill and an obsession with football.


I agree with that and maybe a little too much obsession since he said he's willing to give up his life for football.


True, his family life with his supermodel wife and kids is portrayed as perfect, but i found that a little hard to believe when his whole life revolves around football.


I completely agree. Now I need to go help my family lol.  Nice chatting with you!


Nice. I watch it sometimes only. Do you know how many teams are there?


Yup there are. Did you know U of Iowan painted their visitor locker room pink?


I did know that. I doubt it really had any effect on the other team though. What do you think about that.


Yeah it does not seem to have much effect either. Bowlers used to make more than football players in the 60s, wow


Yeah I would say that average players make a whole lot more today than the stars did back then. Crazy how much money is in football.


That is true and yet engineers make more over their lifetime


I heard that. Did you know that espn actually won an emmy for the yellow line they superimpose on the screen to show the first down


Yeah that is strange but good for them, I guess it helps a lot with watching the game


It does give us fans a better perspective of how far they need to get for a first down. If you think about it. Its pretty simple but genius.


Yeah for sure. Do you know what the highest score is in history of football?


YeIn 1916 georgia tech beat cumberland 222-0. Bet they didnt want to play them again for awhile, huh.


I bet so too. Georgia Tech must be still bragging to this day about that amazing win.


Everything would have to go perfect every play to sore that many points. Usually when a team gets up by so much they let off a little bit. They sure didnt on that day.


Yeah exactly. Did you hear they are using tracking chips on the players now?


Yeah they are in their shoulder pads I believe. They are also placed inside the footballs


Yeah, they are tracking velocity and rotation so I have they can use that data to make the game safer too


Lets hope so. Its cool all the information they can get these days.


I know so much out there. It was nice chatting with you.


Hi! I do! I'm shocked that out of the whole 3 hours of game on tv only 11 minutes is actually live gameplay!


Yeah that is pretty crazy. DO you have a favorite player or team?


My favorite team is the Green Bay Packers! Do you have a favorite?


I like the Patriots and Tom Brady as a player.


I'm not a fan of Tom Brady...he seems to cocky for me. I also don't like him being compared to a messiah figure!


Yeah that is too much I find. I guess he is also a writer now


And apparently a little bit of an actor since he's in his own "documentary" "Tom vs Time."


Yeah that is true. Did you know women can also play in the NFL?


I didn't. I know one or two play in college, but didn't think the NFL was that with it.  I would love to see one!  What do you think about the University of Iowa having a pink visiting team locker room?


I think it is meant to be some sort of a distraction for the oppposing team but now sure how well it works


How distracted do you think Cumberland was in 1916 when they lost to Georgia Tech 222-0?


I bet a lot, that is such a high school it is the highest in the history of the sport so far


I would feel bad for Cumberland if I was a Georgia Tech player!  I wonder if Brady would ever beat anyone that bad or if his faith wouldn't allow him to?


Yeah interesting point. On another topic , do you know much about the Bible?


I know a little bit about it. Did you know Jefferson created his own version of the Bible?


Yes he used a razor to cut out the supernatural parts off of it


That's a little different! Before 1963 kids in elementary school had to read from the Bible...I bet kids in private schools still have to!


Yeah especially in catholic schools. I am glad that rule does not apply anymore though. Religion should be a choice


I agree! Apparently so did Roosevelt and Adams since they didn't swear in to be president with a bible.


Yeah, they are the only two. Did you know people believe the Tower of Babel still exists?


That's awesome! I heard it was in Iraq! Nice chatting with you!


Yes I am.  I usually watch NFL games on tv.


I do sometimes as well, but I cut cable a long time ago, so it is usually just the superbowl.


I read an article that NFL does not have rules against female players.  I was rather surprised.


Same here, Ive never seen a female on the field.


They allow female players but no one seems to be interested in joining.  There is one female referee though, if I'm not mistaken.


I think you are correct. I have heard something about the female referee.  I hope they treat her better than they treat cheerleaders.


Yes, I heard about the New Orleans cheerleaders.  Have you heard about the rule that they have to follow?


Yeah, they have to leave a restaurant if a player walks in, and cant eat at the same place.


Why cannot they stay if they are at the restaurant first?  The players need to leave if they come when the cheerleaders are already there.


Apparently can't, Im not sure what happened to necessitate that rule.


The media has never mentioned about it.  I wonder why.  They could influence the New Orleans team to change this odd rule.


I don't know if it is a league wide rule or just applicable to the Saints.  It is crazy though.


It certainly is.  Do you admire Tom Brady?


I do think he is  fantastic athlete. But I don't buy into his TB12 stuff.


Is this TB12 stuff mentioned in the Facebook Watch program about him?


I am not sure.  I haven't seen it.  It might be something that I look up.  It would probably be interesting.


Perhaps I will watch that Facebook Watch program that was aired on Jan 25 this year.


Ill have to look it up.  I heard there is a Tom vs Time episode.


I havent seen it yet, I know he says he is giving up his life to play football.


It sounds like football is his religion.  I've got to run now.  I enjoyed the chat.


I do.  Football is my favorite, but I like several others.  I am not like Tom Brady though who sees football as his religion according to one report.


Except for a couple of cases of cheating, they are the class of the NFL this century.  But Gotham Chopra has a TV series about how Tom Brady is beating father time to keep playing longer.


I would say they are like the lanisters of football


Great analogy!  Chopra makes that point that it is much easier for strangers to talk about sports than about religion.


Probably because religion is such a very controversial or touchy topic


No doubt.  They have so much confidence (faith) in the coach that they have a saying, "In Bill We Trust"


I mean trusting the coach is essential so you don't make a mistake while hesitating


That is certainly true for the players, but I think it carries over to the fans.  Why not?  He has won more play-off games than any coach in history.


So do you have any favorite team or player?


I am an Oklahoma University fan.  So I have enjoyed seeing Baker Mayfield do well in Cleveland.  Cleveland is one of the 32 teams in the NFL.


Ha ha!  They were 0-16 last year so they were happy to win some regular season games.  They almost made the play-offs.  There are 6 of the 32 teams that make the play-offs.  Their other players are young and talented, so they may make it this season.


That sounds great. They must have improved by leaps and bounds


They really did.  Have you seen the yellow line on TV that shows the line to gain for a first down?


It was.  It adds a lot to my viewing pleasure.  ESPN received an Emmy for it.


I mean it does help the audience digest all the action much more easily


Yes it does.  The NFL also puts tracking chips in the footballs to measure velocity and rate of spin.  I wonder if that data will be used to compare QBs.


Me too.  They have them in the pads and that could help on injuries.  Nice chatting with you.


Hey, do you consider yourself religious?  The Bible is the best selling book!


I bet it has sold a ton of copies. Did you know that before 1963, it was not uncommon for American students to be required to read from the Bible as part of their elementary education?


Yeah.  I am nowhere near that level of discipline.  Times were so different before!


Would you create your own version of the Bible? Thomas Jefferson created his own version of the bible, cutting out the 'supernatural' parts, such as the miracles and the resurrection.


If someone as well known and respect as Thomas Jefferson did that to the Bible, then I think the Bible should really be taken with a grain of salt.  Furthermore, there is much dispute about the Bible.


The language certainly has changed over time. For example, an apple only became known as an "apple" when the Bible was translated into Latin in the 4th century. The reason: the word "malus" means both apple and evil. That is an interesting coincidence.


For sure.  There is not a consensus about what is canonical in the Bible.  I would like to study the Bible deeply some day, and interpret what I think is canonical.


It probably has value as a historical document. The biblical Tower of Babel was likely based on a real building, the Etemenanki in Iraq. I wonder what it looks like.


That is a relief, I suppose, that at least some parts of the Bible can be traced back to reality, and are not all supernatural.


Some people think it has no place in government. For example, presidents Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams did not use a Bible at their swearing-in ceremonies. I think they swore on the Constitution.


Yeah, and they were the only two U.S. presidents to do that!


I guess they did not see a need to follow tradition.  They felt that they owed allegiance to the people and the government first.


In my opinion that is honorable.  The Bible is not even completely agreed on.  The American people should not be infused with such dubiousness.


You're right. Among Christian denominations there is some disagreement about what should be included in the canon. It's unclear what accepted.


Yeah.  There is disagreement about the Apocrypha.  The Apocrypha is even regarded with varying levels of respect.


I think there are useful ideas from the past that have been discarded for political reasons.


Hopefully brave men in politics, like Thomas Jefferson, will use ingenuity and dissent to save us and open our eyes.


It would be good for people to consider a range of ideas, whether about the Bible or politics. The times change and our perspective must change as well.


Yeah.  Considering there is so much disagreement about the Bible, we may reach a conclusion in the future about its meaning that is surprising.  As surprising that apple only came to be known as apple after the Bible was translated into Latin!


Translation is tough, but reveals that language has historical meaning. Disagreement will never end, so pursuit of knowledge shouldn't either. Thanks for the chat!


Hello My Friend! Do you like Football and avocado Ice cream?


Football is the best sport in the world. Everyone plays! The world cup is a special time around the globe.


It truly is! and its come a long way! In the 1960's top bowlers made twice as much as top football stars


The bowlers knew the score. Football was not the game back then. Everyone loved bowling. It's about timing. Historical timing.


You are right and say it so beautifully. Since Football is a family of team sports there are so many different variations of footballs that are known as football codes such as Gaelic Football, Rugby, Soccer etc


The game of ball played with the foot. There are many forms, as many forms as there are peoples on this vast planet.


Yes! Too bad I never got into sports! I wish I would have. I prefer to read or paint, more in the Art area... yes Nerdy haha did you know that prior to 1963 it was not uncommon for kids in the US to read the bible as part of school. Thats awesome!


I guess that would work. Children should now about the world around them, and the world after.


Completely agree, couldn't have said it better


I think that the children look to teachers for knowledge, not just information, not just data, not just facts, but truth.


Yes, I'm still looking for truth. It seems like everyone is on some sort of spiritual quest at the same time, its quite beautiful. I can feel it. Even Brady! He has a best selling book and is on a spiritual mission, even all the material in the world cant keep us blindfolded and distracted. There is a whole other world/s out there.


I hope that the Brady tract can speed people on their journey to that truth. All seek, few find. Brady might be one of them.


Yes, Im going to look into that but I bet he is as many will be. We hear about it in the bible. Whihc did you know the bible is the best seller in the World (as it should be) in a total of 5 billion copies!


That is many copies. I guess that it makes sense that there is demand for books that help us toward the light.


Yes, Its all around us I feel like. Life almost feels like "Once Upon a time" have you seen that series? like people living under a spell i cant explain it, but like a veil of sorts, cant explain it but its facinating theory. Like did you know that Apple only became known as Apple when the bible was translated into latin in the 4th century


The apples is the start of our tragic existence. We must deal with our state of culpitude because of the apple.


Indeed, I wonder why Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams were the only two presidents that did not use a bible at their swearing in ceremonies.


They did not want to swear allegiance to a deity. They wanted to swear allegiance to the Constituion.


That makes sense and an interesting way to see it... Is that what the other presidents do or what the bible is for? Im truly curious.


I do not think so. It is tradition to use a Bible. I expect that it is unusual to not use one.


by the way, In latin the word Apple and evil are the same thing! That's pretty interesting and I get it now!


Yes, true. Apples are good for health, bad for faith. Thank you for your chatting. Have a good night.


haha Thank you too! it was fun. Good night! Namaste


I am really not that into football but I do follow it some.  I heard something funny one time.  That the university of iowa's visiting locker room is painted completely pink


Yeah I wonder what the reasoning behind that was. Did you know women can play too?


Wow I didn't know that. I saw that an average nfl game has only 11 minutes of actual play time


Yeah that is pretty short, crazy. Do you know what the highest score in a game was?


no I am not sure. I read that the average lifetime earnings of an engineer is more than nfl player


Yeah I guess that makes sense since engineers work longer. The game score was 222-0


wow that is crazy.  Did you know tht the nfl uses tracking devices in players shoulder pads to track their movements


Yeah that is pretty cool. They are tracking velocity and rotation and all that fun stuff


yeah that is pretty interesting how they do that.  On a different note.  I found this that in 1963 it was not uncommon for students in the US to be required to read the bible as part of their education


Wow di not know that I am glad we have moved on from that. And Jefferson made his own version of the Bible. Wow


I heard that Teddy Roosevelt and John Quincy Adams are the only two presidents that did not use the Bible at their swearing in ceremonies


I guess they were not religious. Wonder if Jefferson swore on his own Bible version without all the supernatural stuff in it


Yeah,that would be interesting to know.  They said an apple only became known as that when the Bible was translated into Latin


yes because the word malus means apple and also evil.


They say that the Biblical Tower of Babel is likely based off of the etemenanki in modern day Iraq.  I believe however that the Tower of Babel was destroyed so I'm not sure how that could be


I do not know much about it but if it still exists in Iraq that would be pretty cool. Do you know how many copies has the Bible sold?


How many?  I do know that is considered to be the most influential and best selling book.


Yeah it is and I believe selling 5 billion copies grants you that title


Did you know that the Bible is translated from Greek as "The Books"


Oh that is pretty cool. I guess it makes sense in  the broad term.


Hello, i love the NFL now thats a real sports league!


Do you know if they have female players?


Well, not in the NFL they dont but i'm sure they might have a womans league


Did you know that the nfl has no rules against women? They could legally play if they met the requirements. What do you think?


That would be great but no woman has tried yet


I know right, but they only actually play 11 minutes in an actual game. That sounds a bit short!


Yeah because of the breaks, half times and timeout and calls that the refs make.


I wonder how much money a player makes. Do you know?


It all depends on the contract that they negociate but it is usually in the milliopns!


Sometimes they play concerts at halftime shows. Do you like the super bowl halftime shows?


No, i usually change the channel during the half time shows haha


Yeah, of course but only if i am at the live concert not watching it on tv


Can you believe that the Ramones have played over 2,000 concerts in 20 years?


I believe it! Especially since linkin park played 324 in 2001 alone. Add that by 20 years!


A Creed concert was so bad that some goers filed a lawsuit against them! That sounds funny.


That's pretty pathetic if you ask me just get your money back and go home haha


Yup, that is why I do not go to these events.


Well, obviously everyone else at the concert seemed to enjoy it so not to bad of a deal


Are there any concerts coming up that sound fun?


I haven't checked recently. Hey, i gotta go for now it was nice chatting with you. I hope you have  a great night.


Sort of. I'm not an avid fan but I know the basics of it. How about you?


I am a fan, not a diehard fan but I do follow the important games, do you have a favorite team?


I would say the Packers. You have to respect a team that can play outdoors in that kind of weather.


Yeah they sure have a good team and get to play in harsh conditions, you know a game has about 11 minutes of gameplay, I guess ads take over the screen.


Yeah between the ads and the shows during halftime and the commentators it is more entertainment/concert than anything.


I agree, thats why I prefer concerts like the one Linking Park gave in 2001, what a great concert


Linkin Park is an amazing band. There isn't a ton of synthesized music there so what you hear on the radio is what you get in concert.


I agree and their first album was just great, they gave 324 concerts back in 2001, Im lucky that I went to one of them


That is an insane tour schedule. I wonder if it was all big venues or if it was some smaller ones. That has to take a toll on a person after a while.


Thats about 30 concerts a month, like a concert for day if you take holidays out of the equation, I bet it was really harsh but made them a lot of money.


That's true. I wonder if that is the reason so many bands break up. That much time together is such a tiny space as a tour bus has to get one people's nerves


Yeah I know I would become crazy after a few weeks or months, maybe that's what happened with Creed, I went to one of their concerts and I did not enjoy it


I heard that people were suing them because of all the things that went wrong. How bad does a concert have to be for you to sue the band?


I know right? and I get them, I wanted to sue the band as well because the concert didn't meet my expectations at all.


They should take a page out of Pink Floyd's book and just record a live concert with no audience and then make the video available.


I think thats a great idea, audience can be disturbing so that might help them although I think the band isn't together anymore


Lawsuits probably had something to do with that. Hard to keep a band together when the money isn't there and the band isn't performing well at all.


I really do. I think in this day and age with all the controversy it is important to stay informed. What about you?


I do like to follow politics, its important to know whats happening in the country, the decisions that are being made.


hi how are you? what do you think of the presidency?


I think it's accumulated way too much power and should be stripped of most of them -- especially the war powers and national emergency powers. How about you?


i think that the presidency is as good as the person holding it. a good presidency makes good use of the powers. a bad one abuses them.


I don't think we should trust a good president with powers we wouldn't be willing to let a bad one have, because these powers always seem to ratchet upwards and never get decreased again.


Yeah, once the precedent is established, it is hard to go back. i am worried that the damage could be long lasting.


The last time presidential powers were reined in at all was after Watergate. We needed another process after the post-911 power grab IMO, but instead of reversing all those grants of power under Obama he kept accumulating power. And look who has it now.


Yeah, the next one will have these and more. i worry about wars going on in other countries. we dont hear much, but there is a lot going on.


Yeah, the president's power to start wars is really scary. And there should be safeguards on the nuclear football too IMO.


Yeah, that would be bad if things got nuclear. that threat still exists.


I was really scared of what might happen back during the war of words between Trump and Kim Jong-un, when Trump was threatening "fire and fury."


Yeah, it is hard to reverse that kind of disaster. trade wars can be handled, but real wars...a different story.


I was afraid that he'd take advantage of war to declare martial law or something so he wouldn't have to worry about being reelected. Plus all those cities burning in Japan and Korea would probably trigger a mini nuclear winter.


Yes, it is hard to know what the limits of presidential powers are until they are tested. and congress refuses to impeach trump, no matter what. why?


I think the Democrats are afraid that if they tried and failed, they'd wind up losing seats in the next election. Trying and failing to remove Clinton hurt the Republicans politically.


Ok, that makes sense. i was bothered by the impeachment of clinton because i just didnt care that he had a mistress. too many serious problems in world to care about that.


That seems pretty tame compared to Trump's history of corruption and fraud and perjury.


Yes, those are serious crimes, and the involvement with Russia really bothers me. the cold war is not over.


And he's pushing for a right-wing coup in Venezuela.


He wanted to invade. WHAT? why? that is crazy. it is hard to invade a country. they need help, but an invasion? anyway, great chat!


Yeah, i usually start on turn 9. then we wrap up on 10. the server has been acting up, so I like to get in and get out. Too risky otherwise. Have a good night!


Hey there what do you think about the president? I guess presidential duties depend on which country they are in charge of


I'm not a fan of the current one but I find presidential trivia interesting. Do you know who the top three wealthiest U.S. presidents were?


I know two of them are Washington and Jefferson. I know that Trump is not one of them. Who is the third person?


I see. I wonder how rich president banana of Zimbabwe is haha. He may be the most loaded of all of them haha


President Banana is an interesting name. Were you aware that the guest house is bigger than the white house?


No I didn't know that! Doesn't seem like that makes any sense to me haha. Did you know that our rules for elections changed in 1805?


I agree. No I did not. How did they change?


Originally the runner-up would become vice president. So in our last election we would had vice president Hillary Clinton and president Trump. Talk about a lot of drama haha


Wow! That would have been crazy. We are much too partisan for that now. Maybe it would force us to work together more. Off topic but do you watch a lot of TV?


I watch a little bit of TV. since I don't have cable I only watch Netflix mostly. I like the show stranger things, what about you?


I love Stranger Things. I watch a lot of TV. Did you know that when South Park aired their Family Guy episode The Simpsons crew sent them flowers?


Haha I did see that episode. It was really funny. Yes I can't wait for the new season of stranger things. You know who I miss is George Carlin. He was taken too early from us


It was an amazing episode. I miss him too. Did you know that he did narration for Thomas the Tank Engine? They have had a lot of famous narrators.


I think I heard about that. Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin, what other show could have said that they have so many great celebrities doing voices haha


I'm quite surprised that they got such big names. Are you a fan of The Simpsons?


I do like the Simpsons a lot. There's Apparently one episode where Bart does not appear and they never talk about him haha. I need to check that out. Do you know which episode that is?


I do not. I'm surprised that there is only one since it has been on as long as it has.


Yes I'm surprised as well. I wonder if there are other episodes that are missing other characters entirely, like Homer for instance. I haven't heard of them doing that though


I would be curious to find that out as well. Have you ever watched the Pokemon Cartoon?


I have seen that show. I used to love it as a kid. My favorite Pokemon is Pikachu! What about you? They also have about 750 episodes at this point don't they?


Hi! I do watch a lot of TV. I also enjoy the internet as well and agree benefits of the internet are offset by it's largest drawback which is the acceptance of anonymity. What about you?


I dont watch as much tv, but I would say I do have a mild addiction to the internet.  I think anonymity is dangerous because people disassociate the fact that there is a real person in all of it and we forget how to treat people


Agreed. And there are consequences, especially for celebrities like Roseanne. Had she sent that Tweet out about Valerie Jarrett under am anonymous account, she would have never been fired from Roseanne.


Very true, but some people like Trump tweet all the time, as themselves, and no recourse is taken.  Well except for more internet outrage.


That is true. I suppose public officials like politicians can pretty much get away with almost whatever they want. Speaking of politicians, I still can't believe only one president has ever held a PhD and that was Woodrow Wilson!


That is kind of surprising.  I would have though more had that distinction.  But I really wasn't even aware he had one.


Agreed. And it's almost as surprising as knowing the last president to speak a foreign language was FDR. It's like what is wrong with the candidates who run these days? Ha!


Besides everything?  I heard Nevada had an option on their ballot for neither of these candidates.  Wouldnt that be great?  If we dont like the selections, we can just vote to have a new group to vote for.


Agreed. Especially after knowing 5 presidents have been elected despite losing the popular vote. One even losing the popular vote by 10%. That is sad!


That is really crazy.  I wonder what other countries election procedures are like?


Good point. I wonder that myself! Maybe I can find out by watching a documentary on tv. Do you like watching tv? I love Shark Tank but it's surprising knowing most deals that are made are never enacted.


I love shark tank!  I wonder why the deals fall through?


No telling but it's worth looking into to find out! Do you also like the Simpson's? It's funny Homer held 188 jobs over the first 400 episodes. Ha!


I heard that but I can only ever remember a few.  Like the Power plant, and didnt he work for the beer factory too?


He's had so many, it's hard to keep track of. Ha! Did you also know Daniel Radcliffe voiced the a character on the Simpson's greenhouse of horror XXI which was the cartoon parody of Twilight's Edward Cullen?


No, I had heard something about Radcliffe doing something but I didnt know that was it.  That is near for sure.  Ringo Starr actually narrated 52 episodes of Thomas the Tank engine.


Did he really? I never knew that! Are you a fan of Shakespeare? I wouldn't mind seeing The Two Noble Kinsmen made it into a tv show or film since it's his only work that has never been adapted into either!


That is hard to believe, He has had so many works, I wonder why no one has ever picked up on that one.


That's a good question. Hopefully someone will soon! Maybe we should call around and find out! Ha! Speaking of phones, Hedy Lamarr deserves a ton of praise for helping invent the cellphone, GPS and Wi-Fi back in the 1930s. Where would we be without her?


Wow, all the way back in the 30's?  It took so long to get all that developed!


I know and can't believe it took that long. We owe her a lot of thanks! Anyway, can you also believe there's basically no correlation between bars and connection quality? That surprised me! Well it was nice chatting with you today!


Hello!  Did you know that the top 3 wealthiest presidents were JFK, George Washington, and Jefferson?


Yes, I did, interesting. I think they owned alot of land.


I believe so too.  Up until 1805 the vice president was decided by who the runner up was in the presidential election.  Interesting because there probably would have been 2 different opinions on issues of the time in the White House.


Yes, that is interesting. Its good times have changed.


Yes.  There was once a president banana who was the 1st president of Zimbabwe!  lol


Isn't that a crazy name.  Also, the president of Indonesia makes pop albums.


That's something!  You wouldn't think he would have the time to do that while in office.


I love them!  I like the small club concerts now.  I used to like the big ones that had big stage shows in the arenas.  But, not too many bands put on a big stage show anymore.


I know what you mean. Although where I am I see alot are coming throughout the year. Seeing a concert at the ancient Roman Amphitheatre.


That would be neat!  In 1972 Pink Floyd recorded a live concert at an ancient Roman amphitheater in Pompeii with no audience!


The sound must be very good there as well as interesting to look at!


Yes.  I agree!  There's another ancient Roman amphitheater in Croatia that they still use for concerts!


I'm sure that is interesting as well to see. The band Creed must have put on a bad show to have lawsuits against them in 2002. I don't know anything about them.


They must have really stunk the place up that night.  lol  Linkin Park played a lot of shows in 2001 - a total of 324!


That's non-stop touring. I would think it would be tiring.  The Ramones have played alot of gigs in a 20 year period.


How many gigs have the Ramones played during that span?


That's a lot of shows!  That's something like a show every 3rd day over 20 years.


I know, that's one band I haven't seen too.


Good.  Hopefully you are doing well too.  ARe you going to watch the NFL playoffs this weekend?  The 17 week schedule is completed.


Yes absolutely! I love football. Do you?


Yup.  Unfortunately my favorite team, the Ravens, were eliminated.  I guess that's what happens in a single elimination tournament.


The nfl has no written rule against female players; women would in fact be allowed if they met the league's eligibility requirements.That would be wild.


I can't see it.  Maybe a kicker.  And they use tracking chips in pads to record the player's moves.


Yea they put microchips in a lot of stuff these days.


These are supposed to track the player's moves, as well as the ball's velocity and rotation.


All that and then  An average nfl game only has 11 minutes of live gameplay


That's crazy.  did you know that the first nfl playoff game was played in 1932.


Yup, it was played on an 80 yard log dirt field.


The average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than the average lifetime earnings of an nfl player and an average mlb player.And now lol


That doesn't surprise me.  Most professional athletes don't play for very long.  Matt Patricia has a nice fall back career.  He is a rocket scientist.


True! That's very true and very interesting.


He actually graduated  from a school whose fight song includes some trigonometry terms.


According to canadian law, all radios are required to have at least 40% of the music played be canadian.


That's strange for a democracy.  Did you know that there is actually a radio station that translates solar activity into sound?


Yes I heard about this also. Its been good talking to you.


You as well.  I hope you have a nice evening.


did you know that a deaf quarterback came up with the huddle? I guess it would block the other team from seeing his hand signals


That's an interesting fact. Do you enjoy football and the nfl?


Football is ok, I don't really like the NFL but I tolerate it, what I think is crazy is there is only 1 left-handed quarterback that plays in the NFL right now, I wonder if that gives him an advantage


Well the NFL has done a decent job as it is now recognized as among the 4 major sport leagues in North America.


yes that is true, they definitely are successful, I guess I don't get why so many people watch NFL games when there is, on average, only 11 mins of actual football gameplay in a whole game


It may because they put a lot of dedication into their profession. Did you know that nfl implant chips into player's shoulderpads to record their everymove to use their data for better plays and understanding of football? They even put them in the footballs themselves


that is interesting but also kind of creepy, I guess it's good for getting all kinds of interesting stats, hopefully they don't apply them to real life and start tracking normal people with that stuff


It is interesting how they are trying to track velocity, rotation, ball speed and location. I wonder how well they have implemented this new data. Regarding your opinion on tracking normal people, I agree.


ya, and I don't like that New Orleans cheerleaders aren't allowed to eat in the same restaurant as players, like I don't get why they can't do that, maybe in case of sexual harrasment? But that seems really stupid


I think that is more a new orlean saints problem than an nfl problem. In fact, the nfl has no written rule against female players


that is wild, do you think we'll see a female player in our lifetime? what is crazy is that the average engineer makes more in their lifetime than the average NFL player, you'd think that'd be reversed


Well I think that is because an average NFL player is active for far less than than an average engineer


that's true, what age do NFL players usually retire? I know they get problems with their joints and also brains potentially from all the impacts


I'm not sure, but those 11 minutes of gameplay sure take their toll, especially since they result in severe injuries


yes, it doesn't seem like a lot of time per game, now I know why I get bored watching football! there is literally not much action happening, it always seems to drag out forever espeically when a game gets near the end and they start using timeouts


Speaking of football, are you familiar with Alex Smith of the Redskins?


I have not heard of him no, I can't say I know a lot about football unfortunately


He is a rookie for the red skins that some feel will lead the new ear of running backs coming around the nfl league


ah interesting, well they should make sure to put the tracking chips on him so that they can study his moves and see how they can improve everyone else!


I agree he seems to be good all around with no real weakness in his game. From pass game to running the ball, even in protections, he is well versed.


What is his appeal? i know that there is only one left handed quarterback, and again maybe that gives him an advantage, what advantage do you think Alex Smith has?


hi how are you doing today? Do you listen to the radio?


I do like listening to the radio - it is confusing to me how it works with the radio waves and the energy


The information is transmitted by shifting amplitude and frequency.


Yes - did you know that Jupiter has radio storms so strong that they can be picked up on am radio?


yes, that makes sense. a storm is basically a giant burst of energy. that is cool. i wonder what they sound like.


I have no idea but I would probably prefer to listen to it rather than a Finnish program that broadcasts in Latin!


yes, that news program in latin seems an oddity that would only exist in finland. i wonder how many listeners there are.


I am not sure.  I wonder if it is on the website where you can listen to thousands of episodes of classic radio drama?


i doubt it, but i bet it is somewhere on the internet. those old radio shows had their charm. i should check them out.


Definitely I would love to hear War of The Worlds - that is a timeless classic!


that is a classic. i havent listened to that in a while. people were really scared. strange.


Yes - did you know you can make a radio using a razorblade and a pencil?  WWII soldiers did it all the time


I guess those guys have the incentive to put something together in the foxhole. probably not listening to the news in latin though LOL


No doubt!  But would that be better than listening to Canadian music?  Radio stations have to play 40% Canadian music up there


i guess everybody in canada knows rush and neil young songs by heart now. yeah, the govt wants to protect its artists.


I think I am ready for football to start again.  Do you watch the NFL?


i sometimes watch. usually i try to watch the super bowl. You?


I am a fan - when I was a kid I wanted to be a pro player, because women are allowed, but it was not to be.


I think that women could make their way into the game. Anyway, great chat!


Yes - there is only 11 minutes of actual gameplay - I might could survive that!


I dont think i would survive. 11 minutes of mortal combat? no way. Have a good day!


I am a big fan of the NFL - every fall watching the league get whittled from 32 teams to one ultimate winner - its great fun!


Yes it is!  You see Alex smith took so many AP tests that he entered college as a junior?


Yes and was working on a masters when he got drafted!


That's awesome.... love when these high paid proffessionals take their education seriously!


yes but in reality an engineer will make more in his lifetime than a nfl player


Yeah... but if they control their finances correctly they can make soooo much more!


That is true.  All for only 11 minutes of gameplay a week


LOL... yeah!  Now that is crazy that us as fans sit their for like 3 hours for that little bit of action?


Exactly.   Now if we could get female players into the game - that would make it more interesting


Yes definitely!  I could definitely see a female kicker in the league!


For sure.  But probably not for the Saints - they seem to be pretty anti-women


I saw that... i don't understand in todays day how they get away with that?


Yes cheerleaders should be able to continue eating in a restaurant when players come in


I agree.. or just make it whoever is their first does not have to leave!


That would make more sense!  I bet they want the tracking chips they use in the game used all the time


I am sure they do!  I wonder when other sports will start using those tracking chips?


Yes it does seem really helpful - I could see it working well in soccer


DEfinitely! Crazy Kellan Moore is the only left handed quarterback


That is strange considering how many lefty pitchers there are in baseball


So true!  Great chat... have a good one!


I do not know much about him other than he played in Kansas City! Do you like him?


I do like him yeah, he is the QB of the Redskins and I think he's good


That is good. Crazy how the average nfl game only has 11 minutes of live game play.


It does seem like a lot longer than that, did you hear about those tracking chips players have in their shoulders?


Yea they also put them in the footballs. As long as Brady didn't deflate the trackers out of the balls! Ha


I guessed they designed them keepin that in mind lol, well the chips in the shoulder are to track every move of the players in the field, cool stats


It is funny that the Saints players are forbidden from eating in the same restaurants as the cheerleaders.


That rule makes me so mad, the NFL shouldn't allow that, do you know who coach Matt Patricia is?


He is a coach and also a rocket scientist, the only one in the NFL, really smart man


Interesting! I didn't know the average lifetime earnings of an engineer is higher than football players.


Yeah apparently they earn more without all the injuries associated with the sport and all the brain damage


That is true. Did you know Jupiter has radio storms so strong you can hear them on am radio


No didnt know about those storms, do you listen to the radio a lot?


Not really much anymore. I definitely wouldn't if I lived in Canada since it is required to have at least 40% of the music played in Canadian.


I think its a good law, it promotes local talent so thats great, a lot of good artists have benefit from this I think


That is true. Do you listen to the radio a lot?


Not much, but I do listen to it on my way to work, there is also a radio station that translates solar activity into sound, gets boring after a while


It is, the radio just amazes me, how it works and how we use  it, its been nice chatting have a good evening.


I am a football fan, 32 teams two devision, its a great sport


Yes!  Did you know that there is only 1 left handed QB in the NFL and that is Kellan Moore?


Only one in the whole league? is he a great QB?


I think he's a backup.  Baker Mayfield from the Browns once almost quit football to pursue full time competitive gaming.  That sounds like that would have been a scary gamble to take.


Yeah gaming doesnt seem like a rich industry or career path, pro football players must earn more money


Definately!   It pays more to be an engineer than an average NFL or MLB player because over a lifetime an engineer ears more than those players.


Well engineers work for a longer time, so it makes sense, did you hear about QB Alex Smith? I think his a great role model to follow


He took ap test in high school and entered university as a ujunior. he received a degree in just two years and then began working on a masters degree


Nice!  Good for him!  Did you know that the circular huddle was created by a deaf QB so the other players could read his hand signals?


I didnt know that, he left a legacy thanks to that, now all teams do it, I bet he didnt had that in mind when he implemented the strategy


No.  I would guess he didn't.  I wonder if we'll see a female NFL player any time soon since there's written no rule against female players in the NFL?


I could imagine some of the hits.  I was thinking like a kicker or a punter maybe.


Oh yeah, those can be good positions, I guess it can happen some day,


I'm sure if they do they will have tracking chips on their shoulder pads like they do now so they can record every move on the field.


That seems bit invasive but I guess all kinds of stats are taken out of those chips


Yes.  They even have chips in the footballs to track velocity, etc.  Getting a little too technical I think for a sport.


They are a great team mine are the Patriots, I think they share a record.


I was disappointed to hear about Kyle Lauletta's arrest.


He almost ran a police officer over with his car outside of New York City.


Thats right, he was pretty resistant and disresptectful too right?


Yes, I heard that he gave them a hard time. I was glad to hear there was no mention of being intoxicated, though.


I wonder how the Giants are going to discipline him?


I don't know. I think their hands are a bit tied because there are not many options for Quarterback on the team.


I was hoping that the Giants would put him to play instead of Eli


I think they will. Eli is already 37 years old.


The Giants have done so poorly this year. It is such a surprise!


I can understand why OBJ is so frustrated!


They have too many talented players, it is time for the coach and Eli to go in my opinion.


Agreed. Despite the arrest news, I think Lauletta will do well for the team.


I haven't seen much of his play but he deserves a chance to play right now.


It couldn't get any worse and their only other option for QB is Tanney.


Eli's job may have been saved by the fact they have won their last couple of games.


I wouldn't be surprised if he retires soon, anyway.


I was never a big fan of his, I never considered him to be a good QB despite his SB wins.


I am not a fan, either. Time for some fresh talent!


Do you think the QB is the most important plater in a football team?


Well, he calls all the plays and touches the ball on almost every offensive play. So, I could see him being the most important player.


Yeah the QB is involved in every offensive play, they are protected but the offensive line, so a good QB will always need a good offensive line as well


Yes, I know the GOAt, New England Patriots Quarterback.


Yeah the goat, the same one, well he used to be on the bench when he was in his high school team, his team lost a lot of games and the coach didnt know about the talented soon to be hall of famer QB he had in his rooster


What a fool, I bet people still make fun of that coach to this day!


I agree, I bet he regrets not putting Brady on his team, that guy wouldnt recognize talent even if it hit him in the face


On a different note, did you know Jupiter has radio storms so strong that they can be picked up  and heard by an AM radio?


No I didnt know that, wonder what station, the radio is a great invention,


Yes, it is.  I read in Canada it's a law that at least 40% of the music played must be Canadian. Have you heard about that?


I  havent heard about that law but seems fair, I like it, that way you promote local talent, there are some talented artist in Canada


I can honestly only think of Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Justin Bieber.  Is there any others?  Lol


Yeah theres also Drake and I bet a couple more lol, there is also this cool site with drama episodes for free


I had heard about that site, classic radio dramas you can listen to for free.  Just how I want to spend my spare time. Lol


There is also a latin news channel in the radio, that seems a bit boring,


It must have at least some fans, the show has been around since 1989 so it must be popular,


Yeah sounds boring to me, I dont  understand a word of latin


Not really, just the halftime shows.  I know Joe Namath is still my favorite QB though.


he is mine too.  i also like watching half time.  Haha


I hear Kellan Moore is the sole left-handed QB in the NFL.


Yeah, that fact surprised me because I thought that there are at least 2 left handed quarterbacks.


Huh?  The huddle was developed because of a deaf QB who had to use hand signals for plays, so the others gathered around him.  I believe it was a Notre Dame.  There was a movie about it.


It sound a bit odd, but it works wonderfully so far because it is the best way to avoid your calls being heard by the other team


I agree.  I've heard the name Mayfield but I think it's a bit early to say he's another Favre or Elway.


I think his potential is there.  But I am a touch worried that his attitude is like Favre' s.


Well, the QB is the 'leader' of the offensive team.  Lots of entitlement goes with being the 'leader'.


Exactly.  Being a quarterback of a nfl team is not an easy task at all.  They must have leadership skill in addition to their football skill


So, I've heard one QB threw a touch down pass and he threw it to himself?


Yeah, it was Nick Fole, the quarterback of Philadelphia Eagle in the Super bowl last year


Wow!  I can't see radio being a good medium to follow a football game.  You?


I agree with you there because it would be a very boring way to follow this game.  Btw, did you know that soldiers in WWII used only razorblade and pencil to make a radio


I heard that before somewhere.  I wouldn't know how  Did you know Bing Crosby song filled more than half the radio time for recorded music in 1948?


For that fact, I have no clue whatsoever.  Btw, did you know that our am radio is able to pick up signal of a Jupiter radio storm?


No!  I do know there is a radio station that translates solar activity into sound which means you can listen to the sun's music live!


Technology enables us to do so many fascinating things.  And I hope that we will live on the Moon in the near future.  What do you think


I don't know.  I know nobody from the NFL will be playing in that gravity though!


Neither do I.  Btw, nice chatting with you.  Enjoy your holiday


Hello there, I sure am, although my team failed to make the playoffs this year.  How about you?


Which of the 32 was your team? Mine failed too, it was the vikings


Oh geez we have sure had our good games in the past!  You guys had our number this year, I'm just east of you in the land of green and gold.


PACKERS! NOOOO!! kidding, i like rodgers he is probably my favorite quarterback


Yeah he has gotten a bit off his game the last season or two, I was a huge Brett Favre fan to be honest, loved the way he played the game, he had some good games for you too, should have beaten the Saints that year with the whole bs over paying to hurt him.


for sure Favre was awesome! that was terrible! You know who else was a good quarterback in the same draft class as Rodgers, Alex Smith


Yeah it really was, I thought that was crap. And yeah it sounds like Alex Smith is a very smart guy.


Yea, I think he took so many AP classes in high school he graduated his sophomore year and kept going from there. Then was the #1 pick!


Wow, that is very impressive, sounds like he could go into any field that he wanted.


For sure, football probably made him to most, unfortunately he got heard. He should have become an engineer and made more money over his lifetime then most players


Yeah that is truly the risk of the pro career, it could end at any time, its not the same as a lasting career of a trade per say.


For sure, valid point. Speaking of the saints, do you hear how they treat their cheerleaders?


Yeah I think I have read about that rule, seems a bit outdated to me.


Yea, there is no way anyone would support that or they would be fighting for their rights


Agreed, did you know that there is NO rule on female players?


say whatttttt? I wonder if women know that, there has to be one or two that are capable.


I think it is just there is not system in place for them to work their way up, no high school or college women's football teams.


that is true, I think there is a female kicker that may be making it in the next couple years, I am rooting for her. It was so nice chatting with you?


Yeah same here, I think it would be so cool if a female player made a pro roster.  Good talking as well!


There wasn't supposed to be a ? after that, It was supposed to say good chatting with you!


I am Ok. Are you familiar with Bill Polian, Hall of Fame executive?


I am, I heard he said Jackson will not be a good quarterback, did you watch him play yesterday?


Yes, I know that he is a young Quarterback, but either of the teams played well, my opinion.


I do not think so either, but he was on track to have the worst statistical game for a QB ever. he is young, but he needs a lot of work


Yes he does. Do you think he will be the starting quarterback next season?


I didn't know Bill Polian as general manager had a record of four straight Super Bowl.


He must have been the Bills GM then! i know they went to four straight!


I had  no Idea, I guess because I was so focus on Pittsburgh my team and New England Patriots.


did you know the average nfl game only has 11 minutes of game time!


No, how is that possible when an actually game ls hour, but it last 3 hours at the most.


Yeah they have a lot of commercials, and the clock runs in between plays I guess!


Oh, What do you think about the Carolina Panthers and their Quarterback?


I think he is good, and very athletic, some QBs are smarter than others though, Alex Smith took so many courses he started college as a junior!


Don't you think their Quarterback was more of a showboat. I prefer easy going player, and good player, but not both.


I think he is a bit, but he works hard for that right!


Yes he did, I think he was hurt most of the season, but didn't want to come out and say. He hid it as long as he could.


Yes, which while it is admirable, is not smart to do. He may have hurt his team ultimately


You are right, I didn't know Polian lead the Colts to a SuperBowl. This person did a lot for NFL.


He sure did, and even if he lost them, making 4 straight superbowls is outstanding!


Yeah, my favorite team is the Chiefs.  Did you know QB Alex Smith quizzed out of his first two years of college with AP tests?


Wow, I did not know that, he must have been really smart. Then became the #1 pick for your chiefs!


I don't recall that.  I do know we have a great young QB in Mahomes.  He's not left-handed like Kellan Moore, the only lefty in the NFL.


For sure, he is a star in the making. Kellen Moore not so much lol. My favorite lefty was Michael Vick!


Oh, yeah. I live in ATL when he was happening.  I can't believe an NFL QB would quit football to go into video gaming (Baker Mayfield).


Right, I think he thought about quitting the sport to video game. I would have beat him in Halo 3 though one on one for sure!


Ha.  I guess there would be fewer injuries.  I didn't know the NFL didn't have a rule against women playing.


I didn't know that either, I think my ex girlfriend could have played.  Are you a fan of the saints?


I like Drew Brees.  I played in HS and there was a lot of standing around but only 11 minutes of gameplay?


right, what a waste of money to go to a game lol. I heard the cheerleaders for the saints have to leave anywhere when the players come, kind of sexist i think


Doesn't seem fair.  I wonder if they track the cheerleaders with chips like they are putting in shoulder pads?


I bet they do. They are probably made by engineers who make more money than players in their lifetime


I'm an engineer and I ain't seeing it... I can't see how soldiers in WW I could make a radio out of razor blades and pencils?  Wow.


lol, that takes pure science around that. I can't even get my already made radio to work!


Ha. I would just end up cutting myself.  I guess they may have tuned into Jupiter, there probably weren't a lot of station then.


Ha for sure me too! I heard am radios can pick up their radio waves, that would be spooky!


It is made for SiFi... Canadian laws make their stations play 40% Canadian music.  Do they have that much playable music?


I don't think so lol, the only canada music I know is bieber and no thanks! Good chatting with you!


I agree.  I would rather listen to a website with classic radio dramas.  Thanks, you were great.


I sure do , did you know women can play too?


Yes as there is no rule that does not allow them if they qualify


Yes. Did you know there is only 11 minutes of game play in a game?


Yes crazy since it takes forever for the game to end with everything else in between


Yeah I know. Engineers make more money than NFL players over the lifetime


Yes but I guess they have longer careers too so maybe that is why


Yeah that is actually a good point, it makes much more sense


did you hear about that rule for New Orleans cheerleaders?


Yes them not being able to eat in the same restaurant as the players


what is up with that rule, and worst, they have to leave mid meal too


Yes it is sexist and it really needs to go


Yes I agree. Did you know they are using chips on the players now?


Yes they are tracking velocity and speed and all that stuff


I wonder if there is a way to use that data to make the game safer


Somewhat. I like the old stuff from like Tupac and Eminem


Yes me too. Tupac's music is in the library of congress for cultural significance


Yes. Did you know Eminem wanted to be a comic book artist?


Yes he seems to really like spiderman of all the superheroes


Yeah but he sure did well with music  too


I guess the NFL protests have been a source of contention for more than a year now though you don't hear a lot about it this season.


I remember hearing about it at the start of the season, watching to see if any teams or players (including my fantasy players) would stand or sit or kneel or whatever.  I have Kenny Stills and he took part in the protest, at least at the start of the season.


It is sad to me that so many completely misunderstand what the players are trying to do. Many dissenters of their actions used their peaceful attempt to bring injustice to light as a false call for patriotic awareness.


It seems to me that the true purpose of the protest is lost.  What is it about?  The concept of bail set pre-trial?


It covers many areas in my view. Overreach by law enforcement, in-proportional handling of blacks by the courts and many others. I am a product of the 60s and fully understand their frustrations


Is there a specific policy change sought, or do you think it's too complex for anyone to hope for a clear resolution?


I think that they just want a complete reassessment of the criminal justice system. It is a situation that will not be solved by me but requires the efforts of a great many of us acting in concert. Everyone has their own views I suppose. Like Rap music, I abhor it but am greatly outnumbered by fans.


Well, that seems too nebulous and abstract for us to expect any resolution anytime in the near future.  And I think if that's what they're really after, standing for a minute before a football game is not enough to move it along.  I feel outnumbered too, but it's really hard to fight for a cause without a specific goal.


Yes it is, and the problem is exasperated along racial divides. Minorities are more apt to react with distrust. I have never understood why the anthem is played before a sporting event anyway. Even when I was a boy I thought that it diminishes it's message.


I don't like the proposed solutions within the NFL, with nonbinding vows and waived fines and such.  It seems messy.  When else do we sing the National Anthem in the US?  I can only think of presidential debates.  When do you think is appropriate?


I agree that the NFL lacks approriate leadership in this area. If they had taken a firm stand either way it would have had an effect on the protests. I think that the anthem should be reserved for government functions only and that the Pledge of Alliegence should be limited to those taking office.


I would disagree.  The Anthem and the Pledge are important ways we as a people build our cultural identity.  It should be a source of unity in our diversity.  Do you think national identity and unity are important?


I do. But is that National identity to be forced onto us by reciting a script of words or is the realization of individual rights more important? Are we a country that subscribes to those rights or are we a nation of mindless followers? Sorry, I don't mean to preach,


No offense taken.  Ideally, the lyrics and the script should reflect the rights we hold in common.  I'm curious, which words or phrases do you think are inappropriate?  Are there any that relate to the core of the protests, about bail or law enforcement disparities?


From the constitution: All men are created equal. That is a statement that has been shoved aside too many times. Minorites, the poor or disadvantaged are purposely overlooked by many in our government.


Agreed.  But isn't that a reason to better emphasize and adhere to things like the Pledge?  "... with liberty and justice for all".  Or the Anthem: "the land of the free".


Only if those same words are believed in and adhered to by everyone, including those in power. However we have digressed from the football subject by a huge amount. Do you have a favorite for the Super Bowl?


hahaha.  I like talking about subjects of weight more than a non-sequential party.  I agree, and I would postulate that a better protest would be to raise the volume and put action behind "land of the free" would be more educational and effective.  I enjoyed (in retrospect) when Brady beat the Falcons a few years back.


I would agree but I hate the Pats, too much drama and accusations. I think this year I'm hoping for the Saints.


Oh I hate them too ... Brady and all.  I thought it was impressive for the Pats and sad for the Falcons.  I like Matt Ryan and I love Drew Brees!  I guess I love QBs


My fav is Russel Wilson but I live in WA state. My friend I have thoroughly enjoyed chatting with you. It is a great pleasure to find someone who can spar verbally with intelligence and insight. Kudos to you!


Likewise.  I enjoyed it as well.  I'm going to go watch some bowling to calm down now.


Sorry, I can't say that I do,I'm familiar with the big stories , but that is it.


That is about how much I know, just the basics, and some fun trivia.


I used to live in DC son kind of know the Redskins, but Alex Smith is new to me, is he the quarterback?


Yes.  He took so many AP classes in high school he entered college as a junior, he started working on a masters then.


Now that is impressive, you have this impression of sports players as jocks, but he transcends that stereotype.


He really does, he was drafted as a number one pick in 2005 too.


Do you go to football games?  I've been to one once in my life at Indiana University.


Ive been to quite a few at Florida State, but no pro games.  There is only 11 minutes of live action anyway


I think that is what puts me off, I really don't have time to sit in front of the TV for three hours, and then for only 11 minutes of play.


It is hard to find time for that, I dont know how some people do it all day, on a weekly basis.


I guess some people listen to games on the radio, difficult to see how that works.


Ive done it traveling, youve got to really know the team and all of the players names.  It was so much harder.


Do you have a favorite NFL team.  Like I said, I lived in DC for a while so kind of follow them.  Now in northern Ohio, the Browns are a difficult team to support.


I feel you there, living in Florida here.  Dolphins are hard to root for and feel proud.


It could be worse, I read about this team that lost 220-0.  It would be hard to watch to the end.


That would be really hard.  GA tech sure did dominate that game.


They probably have some plaque in the locker room to commemorate it.  I  hear one team paints the opponents locker room pink, seems a little childish to me.


It does, plus it is that kind of toxic behavior that makes simple things like colors bad.


The money these pro players get now is huge,  funny to think pro bowlers made more than footballers back in the sixties.


Thats wild.  I wonder what the pay was back then?


Yeah, nothing like it is today.  Way too much imo


Nice chatting with you, have a good evening.


Hello, are you a football fan.  Did you know that the visitors locker room is Pink at the University of Iowa.


Well I love pro ball, not so interested in college, it's too emotional from players.


In the 1960's, the top bowlers earned twice as much as the top football stars.


I believe that. Football was just beginning to become popular. If the two leagues hadn't consolidated it might have remained at that level.


Really, that is cool.  Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222.0 in the highest scoring game ever.


Must have not had a defensive coordinator back then. You have a favorite team?


I like the Carolina Panthers (i'm a NC man).  Tom Brady was either bad in HS or his coach didn't notice him.  He was a backup Quarterback and even though his team was having a historically bad season, he couldn't get a start.


I have had several different teams through the years. I was an avid Raiders fan until they moved to LA, now I root for the Seahawks since I'm from Wa.


Seahawks are cool. I am a Russell Wilson fan.  He went to NC STATE the first 3 years.  I went there.  Did you know that there is only 1 left handed Quarterback in the NFL.  It is Kellan Moore.


I wonder if being left-handed is an asset or a hinderance. I think that Kenny Stabler was also a leftie but that was long ago.


I think I remember him.  A cool fact is that the circular huddle used today is because of Paul D. Hubbard.  He was a deaf Quarterback and they started huddling that way so the defense could not see his hand signals.


I had heard that. I wonder how he handled the snaps? Maybe just touched the center. How about Alex Smith, not only a great QB but also very smart.


Yes he was.  I think he took enough AP tests in high school to enter college as a Junior.


Amazing man. Did you play FB in school? I was raised in Fairbanks Ak and the snow didn't totally disappear until @ May 1st, school let out mid May so it would have been a very short season.


No, I played basketball.  Going back to Alex Smith, he also began working on his master's degree before he became the first pick in the 2005 NFL draft.


Hope he finishes it. While it might not pay as much, education is the best thing you can have.


Yes, that is true.  The Quarterback for the University of Oklahoma, Baker Mayfield, considered quitting football to become a full-time competitive gamer.


One of my sons wanted to be a game coder but he ended up being an IT specialist. You have a pick for the super bowl yet?


He claims he can beat anyone at the University of Oklahoma one on one in Halo 3.  I never played games like that.


Neither have I. If a game requires quick reflexes I'm lost. I do alright in strategy games where I can take my time to think before I do anything.


Good morning!  Are you planning to watch the NFL playoffs today?


Definitely yes.  I am a huge Eagles fan, Go Birds!


Which quarterback do you like better for the Eagles?  Wentz or Foles?


I like Wentz but Foles has the magic right now


He definitely does.  Hopefully the officials let the players play today.  I am all for protecting QBs like Foles, but some of the roughing the passer calls have been awful.


Yes I agree especially for Clay Matthews


That's a good point and Redskins CB, Josh Norman, has been very outspoken about this issue.


I live in DC and Josh Norman is disliked, it's a common opinion that all he does is talk and not play well


Lol.  Well you might be a little biased, you can't support both the Redskins and Eagles can you?


I only support the Eagles, just the Redskins are the local team so we get a ton of news about them daily.  Its kind of like a circus LOL


I bet!  I am in Nebraska where college football is king.  Though I was thinking about Iowa where visiting locker rooms are painted pink!


LOL yes I have heard about that.  Do you follow an NFL team?


I usually root for a good game, but I think I am usually more against certain teams/coaches rather than for one.


I listen to some, especially talk radio.  I like having my choice I guess.  In Canada, for example, they require almost half of the music on the radio be Canadian.


I am probably more interested in all the innovation like World War II soldiers were able to construct a working radio with just a pencil and switchblade.


Yes that is amazing, was also shocked when I read that


I guess I find all of it fascinating.  How did someone figure out that these waves could be converted into sound?


I know its crazy, I wonder if it was one of those I have an idea moments


Have a great day and good luck to the Eagles.


The Buffalo Bills are my favorite team, but I like watching others.


Did you have the chance to watch the superbowl this year?


I did, the Patriots did a good job. Tom Brady has came a long way from his JV days at Junipero Serra High School. He wasn't even a starter back then.


Tom brady is undeniable one of the greatest quart-backs the league has had in recent times i wish the game would have been more exciting though


Yeah it was pretty boring. Atleast it wasn't a complete blow out like Georgia Tech did to Cumberland in 1916. They won 222-0!


Imagine watching that I would have left after the first hour when it hit 70-0 i would stand up and get the car started lol


Yeah, that's alot of scoring. I bet the quarterback did alot of work in that game.


They probably had every player on the team be quarterback at least for one play


They probably did. Did you know that the circular huddle was created by a deaf quarterback?


Well that deaf quartback changed history because his technique is still used in modern times


Yeah he did. Alex Smith is another smart quarterback. He entered college as a junior because he took so many AP test in high school.


I actually never knew that with a strong mind like that he was probably really good at making plays


He probably is. It takes a strong mind as well as a strong arm to be a good quarterback.


A mind like john madden and an arm like peyton manning


That's right! I heard that Baker Mayfield almost quit football to pursue full-time competitive game.


Hopefully he could become awesome at gaming so he could show he is multi talented


He does claim he cold beat anyone at Oklahoma at Halo 3.


I was such a huge fan of the halo games when they came out on xbox, call of duty never did it for me when it became popular


I really like the original Halo, I even had the Halo edition XBOX.


Halo changed eveything i used to love playing only shotguns and swords, Have an awesome day my friend


Yeah I am crafty but nothing other than that.. my boyfriend is a big football fan though I did get to go to a Chiefs game that was pretty interesting


I have a passing knowledge of football and watch it occasionally as well


I like the new England patriots. They are like the Lannisters of football


Lol yeah they are Tom Brady is one hell of a quarterback


So is green ellis who has never fumbled in his entire career. Talk about dependable


Oh cool... Kellan Moore is the only left handed quarterback in the nfl


It is amazing for a quarterback to be left handed considering there are more cons than pros unlike other sports


Yeah they are the ones who call the plays in the huddles


Did you know huddles only were started due to a deaf quarterback who didn't want his signs to be overseen?


That is interesting the university of Iowas locker room for the visiting team is painted pink


Perhaps it is to mentally perturb the opposing team or keep them off balance?


Who knows? In any case, it could be that they just wanted something that stood out


Yep football history has a lot of interesting facts like ESPN won an emmy for the creation of the superimposed yellow line representing the first down line for american football games


I understand why. An average nfl game only has a dozen or so minutes of actually gameplay so any help digesting all that action is helpful


Yeah... this last super bowl was almost embarrassing the score was so low.. the highest score ever in a game was in 1916 when georgia tech defeated Cumberland 222-0


It was a bit disappointing, especially the initial ceremony. In any case, thanks for chatting.


I do like it. Snoop Dogg once wrote a  fight song for his son's high school team


That is pretty cool. THe U of Iowa painted the visitor locker room pink


WOw I wonder if that is supposed to have some effect on the opposing team


Good point. The ESPN once won an Emmy. Do you know what for?


Hmm I do not know that, did not know they could qualify for any of those awards


Yeah, well they got it for the superimposed yellow like


Oh I see , well in that case I am happy because it has made the game much easier to watch at home


True. Did you know bowlers used to make less than football players in the 60s


WOw interesting. NBA coaches are some of the highest paid within the military


I am not surprised. Do you know who Benajrvus Green-Ellis is?


I am not sure actually. Did you hear about that huge stadium in Texas?


Hm not really, how big is it? Benjarvus was the only NFL player who never fumbled the ball


WOw that is impressive. Do you listen to the radio?


I do sometimes. Did you know you can catch Jupiter's storms on am radio


Wow cool. Among the most popular radio acts in the 30s was a ventriloquist


Hmm interesting. Have you ever heard of foxhole radio and what they are?


I do not think I have heard of that, what is it? There is a radio station that turns solar energy into sounds


WOw cool one. Have you ever listened to canadian radios?


I have not actually, I just do not have the time I guess. Back to football, Kellan Moore is the only half handed QB in the NFL.


Wow, I wonder if he has any advantages because of that


Hey there do you watch the NFL? It stands for the National Football League btw


I do, I follow it pretty closely, what about you?


I follow it sometimes, I did watch the Super Bowl which I found a little bit boring, but I do like the Patriots I'm glad they won, what about you?


Not a patriots fan, but yeah, the superbowl was super boring this year.


Yes I agree. I wonder if it's because then average NFL game only has 11 minutes of gameplay to it. The rest is commercials, and referees and such


Yeah, that could be a big part of it. They do always seem to be standing around.


Yep that's true. Would you watch the NFL if it had female players? Apparently there's no rule against it


I don't know if people want to see female players.


Yeah I don't know! They would have to be very athletic too. Oh, what I don't like is how the New Orleans Saints treat their cheerleaders though, did you hear about that?


yeah, a lot of teams actually have that rule. The redskins do too, I know because I have a few friends who cheered for them a few years back.


Oh interesting, how did they like being cheerleaders by the way, and that's interesting that the Redskins have that rule too, I wonder if all the teams do


They don't get paid well and it is a lot of work. The rule is actually no fraternizing, but Chris Cooley (a player) at the time ended up marrying one and it created a big stink for the other cheerleaders. LOL